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America's healthcare costs are rising faster than any place else in the world, but Americans are not getting healthier. Also, despite the President's urging, Congress lets the electronic wiretaping shield expire, and Clinton, Obama and the super-delegates who could decide the Democratic nomination. 

Tonight, President Bush will deliver his final speech on the State of the Union.  Tomorrow it's Florida for the Republicans. Next week, for both parties, it's Super Tuesday in more than 20 states around the country. Also, Kennedy endorses Obama, and the spy satellite that's fallen out of its orbit.

Can Barack Obama mobilize post-boomers against the politics of the past? Do Hillary and Bill Clintons' appeal to "experience" make older voters want to see them back in the White House? Also, President Bush and Congressional Democrats may be in for another battle over Iraq, and federal raids on four Southern California art museums may lead to criminal indictments.

After Rwanda, the United Nations said it would step in when governments failed to protect their people from genocide. Darfur is the first test, but the government of Sudan is defiant. Is international intervention an empty promise? Also, the White House and Congressional leaders have reached a tentative deal on stimulating the economy, and the latest from South Carolina and Florida.

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The Federal Reserve made a surprise cut in the interest rate today, but the markets dropped anyway, and there's more talk about a recession. Is it coming? Is it already here? Is the stimulus package really about the economy or politics? Also, Jose Padilla is sentenced to 17 years and, in case anyone's paying attention, the Oscar nominations are in.

This weekend's results from Nevada and South Carolina created new challenges for presidential candidates and new uncertainties for their political parties. We hear who's hot, who's not and what's happening to set the stage for multiple showdowns just two weeks from tomorrow.  Also, Democrats talk a lot about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  What about the Republicans?  We'll take a look at race politics and American history.

The FDA says meat and milk from cloned animals is safe enough, but the USDA thinks Americans won't eat it. We hear about cost and cruelty to animals, and talk to a top chef who says customers can't tell the difference. Also, President Bush calls for an "economic stimulus package," and it's the Democrats in Nevada tomorrow and the Republicans in South Carolina.

The Detroit Auto Show is going green, or so automakers want us to believe. But the Earth may not be able to sustain a polluting industry that's expanding fast in China, India, Brazil and Russia. We hear what's in store for the American market and the rest of the world. Also, the Fed Chief wants an economic stimulus package, and presidential politics and Nevada casinos.

Barack Obama has demonstrated that he can attract white voters, but race has become an issue in the Democratic primary campaign. Sensitive nerves have been touched and reacted to by the Obama and Clinton campaigns. Can the candidates calm the waters before the Democrats become a divided party?  Also, Citigroup reports its first loss in 10 years, and the FDA says cloned animals are safe to eat.